BUILDING SUCCESSFUL INNOVATION PARKS
We partner with cities and regions to build and develop world-class business or innovation parks that create lasting impact and boost economic development.
You need both the Hardware & the Software
– Christian Rangen
Innovation Parks, business Parks; Science Parks, Tech transfer offices, Innovation Districts – they all represent new economic development for cities, regions or countries.
But most innovation parks fail to achieve their potential. Why?
Our experience is that most innovation parks focus too much on the buildings, the master plan and real estate development. We call this the Hardware. While the Hardware is important, it is also insufficient.
Equally important (or even more important) is the software. This is the people, companies, local and international networks, the branding, the storytelling, the ability to attract companies and capital in a global marketplace.
Innovation Parks need to focus on the business model, governance model and their Value Stack.
Most importantly, Innovation Parks need to build strong Innovation Clusters or Innovation Superclusters to compete for global talent, capital and companies.
Engage // Innovate partners with Innovation Parks globally to build a long term strategy for success.
The Value Stack is one of Engage // Innovate’s core tools working with Innovation Parks.
We use the Value Stack to design the overall strategy and create maximum value for all stakeholders.
The Value Stack covers eleven steps all Innovation Parks need to cover in their long-term development
WHY WORK WITH US
Global Experience
Proven experience working with innovation parks, ecosystems and innovation superclusters.
Global Network
Global networks to the leading innovation parks, districts, and hubs around the world.
Long-Term Partnership
The ability to partner with your project for long-term success.
RECENT PROJECT
Innovation Park Zurich
On the outskirts of Zurich, a generational project is taking shape.
Engage // Innovate worked with Swiss partners and the Swiss ecosystem over four months in 2018.
Learn more about the Innovation Park here.
OUR SERVICES
Strategy
What’s your strategy?
We help develop the long-term vision, big picture strategy and detailed execution roadmap.
Business Model
How does the Innovation Park create value?
We help create value for all stakeholders by designing multiple business models for public and private actors involved.
Supercluster Development
What are your Innovation Superclusters?
We help design, develop, and grow global clusters of innovation. Building on your regional strengths, we develop strategy, connect entrepreneurs and attract global investors to your Supercluster.
Investors and Private Capital
How do you attract capital investors?
We work with you to craft the message, map the local and global investor landscape and implement sound capital strategies.
Governance Model
Who actually runs the park?
Many innovation parks are run by public representatives and academics alone. This would be a mistake.
We help design and implement best practice governance models at all levels.
Global Advisory Board
Who’s helping you grow?
Today, nobody should be developing an Innovation Park in a lonely bubble. We help find, start and run global advisory boards. These boards are staffed by the absolutely leading people in their fields, from venture funds, innovation professors, industry experts, accelerator builders and more.
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